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Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act

H.R. 5797 · House bill International Affairs

A Republican bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 10 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Designating the Russian Federation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism Act," aims to hold the Russian Federation accountable for its actions in Ukraine. It focuses on the kidnapping, deportation, and displacement of Ukrainian children by the Russian Federation. The Secretary of State is required to certify whether these children have been reunited with their families and if their reintegration into Ukrainian society is underway. If these conditions are not met, the Secretary must designate the Russian Federation as a state sponsor of terrorism. The designation can be rescinded once specific criteria regarding the return of children and the cessation of support for international terrorism are met.

Yes

  • Scored +8

    Would children be better off under this?

    The bill specifically targets the protection and repatriation of children displaced by the Russian invasion.

  • Scored +2

    Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?

    The bill supports Ukraine and uses diplomatic pressure to hold the Russian Federation accountable for its actions.

  • Scored +1

    Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?

    The bill focuses on the repatriation and reintegration of displaced children rather than economic poverty relief.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.